Personal support

Victim Support provides a free 24/7 community response to help victims of serious crime and trauma. Victim Support offers free emotional and practical support, information, referral to other support services and advocacy for the rights of victims.

ACC funds therapy for people who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. You don’t have to have a physical injury to get ACC-funded help. You also don’t have to have reported the incident to the police.

If your case goes to court, you may be able to get support from a sexual violence victim advisor. The sexual violence victim advisor will explain the court process, help you understand what is happenening, and tell you when the defendant will be in court.